Warehouse IV

SanMar-Internal•Ashland, VA

2d•$21 - $27

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate IV coordinates and distributes daily workflow among departments to help ensure schedules, deadlines, and quotas are met. The role follows processes and procedures, deploys resources to achieve company goals, and takes action to solve problems and fulfill rush orders. It communicates across departments with managers, supervisors, and employees. The position may involve sorting, palletizing, and moving product using powered equipment. It uses a Radio Frequency (RF) unit and internal operating systems, including High Jump, to track product and perform departmental functions. The role supports warehouse and distribution center operations, including loading and unloading trailers, preparing orders, generating reports to help resolve receiving errors, and assisting with functions such as inventory audits, customer service, invoicing, and shipment tagging. It also involves coaching employees on production guidelines, techniques, and safety; inspecting assigned equipment at the start of each shift; and maintaining a safe and healthy warehouse environment. The position may require rotating to other production functions and mandatory overtime, including weekends.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a warehouse environment, including loading and unloading trailers.
At least 3 years of experience operating a forklift or heavy equipment.
Complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
Ability to follow directions and change priorities or duties as business needs require, including rotating to other production functions.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to learn the internal operating system and operate a Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
Basic English literacy for operating machines and completing necessary daily paperwork.
Availability for mandatory overtime as required, which may include weekends.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand internal processing schedules and accurately estimate the time needed to complete work.
Communicate daily with leadership and coworkers to support efficient departmental workflow.
Train and coach employees on production guidelines, techniques, and safety.
Load and unload incoming and outgoing trailers and operate powered lift equipment to move products and materials as needed.
Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders, pulling materials, packing boxes, and placing orders in the delivery area.
Generate reports and obtain data as needed to support error resolution in the receiving process.
Support other Distribution Center functions as needed, including error resolution, inventory audits, customer service, and shipment invoicing and tagging.
Check out equipment, return it in the same condition, and inspect assigned equipment at the start of each shift.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy warehouse environment by following organizational standards, policies, and legal regulations, and alerting others to potential concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

Hourly pay of $21.00–$27.00, depending on experience.
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus of up to 5% of base salary.
Paid time off accrued weekly based on hours worked, up to 112 hours per year to start.
8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of earnings, matched and vested each pay cycle.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Pet insurance.